Category Archives: Low Carb

Hatch Green Chili Fries in the Air Fryer | Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-free

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The Hatch are back in town! That’s right, it’s Hatch green chile season, that flavorful time of year when these amazing green chiles from New Mexico are in peak season.Hatch green chile fries are a quick and easy air fryer recipe suitable for paleo, whole30, gluten free and low carb diets.

I’ve got 101 Ways to Use Hatch Green Chiles – actually make that 102 with my new recipes this year, Hatch Green Chili Fries in the Air Fryer (or Oven). They are Paleo friendly and low carb thanks to a “breading” of almond meal and coconut flour and also super crunchy and quick to fix thanks to the Air Fryer (of course, they can also be baked in the oven). Read on to get this Air Fryer green chile recipes: Continue reading →

Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Puddings | Paleo, Low Carb, High Fiber

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When summer throws you a bumper crop of cantaloupes, that are ripening simultaneously, it’s time to get creative. It would be a crime to see delicious melons get wasted, so I broke out my blender to make Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Puddings – it’s definitely a yummy, satisfying and creative cantaloupe recipe!

Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Pudding

Easy-peasy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead meal-prepping, as each sealed jar last about 4 days in the fridge, this cantaloupe chia pudding will be your new favorite afternoon snack, healthy dessert, or grab-and-go breakfast. Lower carb, rich in protein and filled with fiber and other important nutrients, this chia pudding recipe is a smart addition to most any diet. Continue reading →

Protein Pink Drink | Keto, Paleo, Low Carb

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Everything will be coming up rosy with one sip of my Low-carb Protein Pink Drink, a pretty pick-me-up that is pleasingly low-cal and nutritious. 

Just 60 calories per serving – but with just 1.4g net carb,  7g protein and a 70mg caffeine to get you through a mid-morning or mid-afternoon slump. Read on to get the details on this refreshing pink drink recipe. Continue reading →

10 High Fiber Foods for Low Carb Diets

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This post is sponsored by NOW Foods, however all content, opinions, advice and enthusiasm remain my own. Thank you for supporting brands that support The Fit Fork.

Most of us don’t get enough dietary fiber from the daily foods we eat and following a low-carb diet makes the task even more challenging.  While experts recommend consuming approximately  21 to 25 grams (women) to 30 to 38 grams (men) of fiber a day from a variety of foods, the typical American averages just 15 grams — and “low carb-ers” even less! High Fiber Low Carb Salad with avocado, raspberries, blackberries, chia seeds, almonds and pistachios.

Eliminating whole grains, legumes, most fruits, many vegetables and other sources of carbohydrates can make meeting dietary fiber goals difficult. But, if you choose the right low-carb high-fiber foods, you can be well on your way to a daily fiber gold star – and get to eat a few unexpected things in the process (like this beautiful salad that I calculated to meet MY needs with about 3/4 the daily fiber requirement just for 12g net carb)! Read on to discover how easy it is to ramp up your roughage with these 10 High Fiber Foods for Low Carb Diets.

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Grilled Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle

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Grilling season is heating up and since I’ve already served up most of my tried-and-true beef grilling recipes by July, I decided to play around with some beef flavor pairings.

Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle

And, voila, an easy, but deliciously bold, recipe for Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle was born! Read on for all the sizzling details. Continue reading →